Neil Welch
American FBI agent
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Neil John Welch[1] (August 9, 1926 – June 29, 2017), nicknamed "Jaws",[2] was an American FBI agent. He was perhaps best known for masterminding in the Abscam[3] sting operation.[4]
Neil Welch | |
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Welch in 1968 | |
| Born | August 9, 1926 Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | June 29, 2017 (aged 90) |
| Alma mater | Omaha University Creighton University Law School |
| Occupation | FBI agent |
Life and career
Welch was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota.[5] He attended North High School, Omaha University and Creighton University Law School.[2]
In 1951, Welch joined the FBI as a special agent.[6] He retired in 1980.[7]
Welch died on June 29,[4] 2017, at the age of 90.
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